Aside from the argument regarding whether Super Cadet should exist at all, has anyone looked at the recently released technical regs? They seem to be a bit of a shamble.
1) They allow caster/camber adjustment but don't allow torsion bars. Both are currently allowed in Cadets (whilst previously only torsion bars were allowed).
2) They mandate a fixed jet float chamber carb, yet Cadets currently use the Tryton diaphragm carb with adjustable jets. If they intend to go into Max, I don't see the issue (although all karts should use adjustable jets), but why "lose" the skill learned in cadets only to relearn it in KF?
3) They're using 60cc engines, but with a 14,000rpm rev limit. Basically, it sounds like they'll just be stressing existing engines more. Why not go with the 80cc variants and stress them less? In fact, why not just equalise Minimax and JTKM engines and run them on the smaller chassis. That way there's at least some upgrade path.
4) You can only use a metallic floor tray, despite the fact the Cadets can currently use carbon/kevlar.
5) Weight. Minimum 110kg, including the driver at all times. Maximum kart weight without driver 75kg. This allows a 35kg kid in a 75kg kart. Does this address the very problem it was supposed to solve?
With regards to the class in general, ignoring the fact that both Cadet and Junior grids are already fairly low and this will only dilute grids further, it is not the speed of the Juniors that is a potential issue. Minimax certainly isn't too fast and neither is Junior TKM. The issue, in my mind, is the size of the kart compared to the driver and the level of grip and this has largely been addressed by extending the age range of the cadet class so smaller drivers don't have to move up so soon.
Dave
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